The air was heavy this morning as I drove on the dirt road towards Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. The meadow was full of promise, with baby bunnies running alongside and birds singing on the wildflowers.
Once again I have returned to Bombay Hook as the birds have been calling. It’s been a while since I’ve been and visit was overdue. It had been heard that thousands of birds had arrived after their summer holiday, and the bugs have abated.
I was hoping to be able to enjoy a large flock of American Avocets. With their peculiar beaks that turn upwards, these avocets race quickly across the marsh foraging in the mud. It was rush hour and the pool was filled with Great white egrets, snowy egrets, avocets and additional shorebirds.
Thoroughly entertaining, these avocets went about being busy for the morning. Setting off to a new place to forage, I set my sights on a lovely Glossy ibis that chose to quietly preen along the shore.
Indeed it promised to be a good morning. A hot day, but a good day nevertheless. Join me tomorrow and continue to discover the feathered friends found along the wildlife loop of Bombay Hook.
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 
oh wow that sunset in the background of the first photo, Beautiful!
It was so humid, and the air so thick the sun glowed red. Thanks Andy!
I am so bad with handling humid weathers, But that shot so takes my breath away 🙂
What a lovely rush hour!! The video was great!
Thank you so much dear Tiny. I had so much fun watching the pool filled with so many birds.
Wish I was there with you! Looks amazing. Looking forward to reading more
I was thinking of you while out there. Will be back out there in a couple of weeks with the group. Want to join us?
WoW Emily you’re putting on the miles….looks like you’re on fire with passion!
J
I do have my moments Herb. Sometimes you’ve got to go when the birds are there. Somehow they just have minds of their own and move on and you miss them! 😉
awesome Video and pictures
Thank you so much San Jeet
I especially love the picture of the Avocets!
Thank you so much. To be able to see so many is truly a gift.
Fabulous shots, Emily. Loved the video. The music was perfect. 😃
You are so kind Sylvia. I really need to work on filming more. I move just way too much. Hope all is well as you.